PCMA and NACDS respond to PBM reform legislation in Illinois
The legislation includes banning spread pricing and requiring PBMs to pass 100% of manufacturer rebates to health plans or patients.
The legislation includes banning spread pricing and requiring PBMs to pass 100% of manufacturer rebates to health plans or patients.
The removed provisions—a ban on PBM spread pricing in Medicaid managed care and a reimbursement rate floor—were included in both the House bill and the Senate Finance Committee's version.
NACDS’ call to action comes amid ongoing efforts by the HHS to modernize the U.S. healthcare technology ecosystem.
The legislation would require full transparency from PBMs, including the complete pass-through of ingredient costs and pharmacy dispensing fees.
Kevin Host is the SVP of Pharmacy at Walmart.
New law safeguards pharmacies and expands patient access.
New law ushers in transparent pharmacy reimbursement for state health plans, fueling momentum for further progress in Georgia and nationwide.
Long-overdue Medicaid PBM reforms would protect American taxpayers, patients, pharmacies.
May campaign highlights NACDS members’ support of Nourish My Health.
“Our members serve as healthcare lifelines in communities nationwide — we cannot afford disruptions that leave pharmacy shelves empty,” says NACDS president and CEO.
Save Our Pharmacies Act Deliversnew transparency and access for Virginia Medicaid patients.
Bipartisan bill positions pharmacies as vital healthcare access points for seniors, driving solutions for healthier communities.
“In its current form, this bill would undermine the pro-patient benefits of the pharmacist’s role in medication dispensing.”
Dowsett will lead NACDS’ strategic communications, media relations, social media, website, and design functions.
NACDS emphasizes the importance of enacting the sound reforms that are ready to go and broadly supported in Congress.
“This partnership of like-minded, national organizations is an effective way to harness support and mobilize resources,” said Eric Mitchell, President of the Alliance to End Hunger.